18 December 2025
Algeria is set to connect to a new submarine fibre optic cable to enhance internet speeds across the country. The project was announced on December 15 by Sid Ali Zerrouki, Minister of Post and Telecommunications, during a radio interview.
The Algerian Press Service (APS) reported that the foundation stone for the new cable will be laid within the next two days. However, no specific details were provided about the infrastructure’s name, capacity, cost, technical partners, or timeline for commissioning.
Find out moreSmart Africa and The Gambia to launch digital skills training
18 December 2025
Smart Africa and The Gambia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have formalized a partnership to implement the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) in The Gambia. The agreement was signed during the Transform Africa Summit 2025.
The partnership aims to enhance coordinated capacity-building, foster stakeholder engagement, and align digital skills development with the country’s national transformation goals. SADA The Gambia will offer training and development programs targeting policymakers, public sector leaders, youth, and women, equipping them with essential digital skills to support an inclusive, future-ready economy.
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Kenya launches K-Elec factory
17 December 2025
Kenya has taken a significant stride towards establishing itself in the rapidly expanding $800 billion global devices market with the unveiling of K-Elec, a major new player in its manufacturing sector.
The entry of the South Korean electronics giant signals growing investor confidence and represents a decisive move by East Africa to develop a modern electronics-assembly industry capable of supplying affordable home and industrial technology devices across the continent.
Find out more WIOCC Group secures $65 million in debt financing
17 December 2025
WIOCC Group has announced the successful securing of an additional USD $65 million in debt financing.
This new funding, arranged through a sustainability-linked debt facility, involves key financial partners including IFC, Proparco, Emerging Africa Infrastructure and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), and Ninety-One. The capital will be directed towards expanding connectivity capacity and strengthening digital infrastructure across the continent
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